Mattel Hot Wheels Power Loop Stunt Zone

by Mattel

Product Features

• The first trick tracks set ever to come with a power booster
• Crazy stunt action soars to amazing new heights
• High speed thrills and racing action
• Featuring stunts over 3" high
• Includes one vehicle

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 24 x 4 x 15 inches ; 4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B001442XCO
• Item model number: M8081
• Manufacturer recommended age: 4 years and up
• Batteries: 2 D batteries required. (included)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #96,687 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

Get ready for stunt-packed action and high speed crashes with the Hot Wheels Trick Tracks Power Loop Stunt Set. Featuring a mega drop, ferocious 360-degree loop, and wild motorized power loop stunt, this track set is packed with ways for dare devils aged four and up to engage in imaginative play.

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What We Think Fun Factor: Durability: (what this means) The Good: Exciting stunt set sends cars looping and flying. The Bad: Only comes with one car. In a Nutshell: Fast-paced action. At a Glance Ages: 4 and up Requires: Two D batteries.

Ready, Set, Go!
Before the action can begin, this stunt set needs to be assembled. Well-illustrated instructions and track pieces that are easy to slide together make set-up a quick process. You'll need a small Philips head screwdriver to install the two D cell batteries (not included) that run the power booster.

Even with an illustration showing all the launch buttons and the different settings on the power loop, it took us a few minutes of playing with the track to figure out how all the stunts worked. Younger racecar enthusiasts may need to be shown how to control the launchers and the release ramp, but once they get it, they're sure to invent all kinds of exciting games centered around the power loop set.

Three Serious Stunts
The centerpiece of this set is the power loop stunt. Featuring a pair of vertical loops that cross "dangerously" in the sky, a motorized speed booster, and a release ramp that can be operated automatically or manually, this trick is the perfect place to set multiple cars spinning and wait for awesome crashes. Kids will love popping open the release ramp to send cars shooting across the floor.

The mega drop is a section of track that can be clamped onto a table or chair to produce a velocity-inducing descent worthy of any roller coaster. A buffer at the bottom of the drop stops the car and lets you pick when the next stunt begins. To start the second trick, a heavy duty rubber band powers an arm that launches your Hot Wheels car into the 360-degree loop. Again, a buffer stops the car after it has completed this trick. We liked that an extra band was included, so the fun won't have to stop if the first one breaks or gets lost.

A World of Trick Tracks
At first, we were disappointed that the stunts were separated instead of having a continuous track, but then we realized that each time a car gets "stuck" under a buffer, it activates the launch button for the next stunt in the line. With three or more cars, this becomes a really fun feature that makes it easy for several children to use the set at once. Friends will need to have their own Hot Wheels cars for serious track sessions, since the set only comes with one durable little car. Be careful purchasing extra cars, because not all Hot Wheels are designed for track use.

If three super stunts aren't enough, there are several Trick Track Sets from Hot Wheels that can be purchased separately and combined into a gigantic world for stunt cars to explore. Kids will love thinking up new ways to combine their favorite sections of track and rooting for their favorite cars to make it through without crashing.

What's in the Box
21 piece stunt set and one vehicle.

Product Description

Welcome to a world of gravity defying loops, crazy stunts and lightning speeds. Faster-than-ever Trick Tracks come with a power booster, so Hot Wheels stunt action catapults to new amazing heights. Just assemble the track set and it sends your cars on stunts soaring over three feet high. And thanks to the power booster, the high-speed thrills just keep on going and going.

Combine this set with other Trick Track Set, like the Downhill Racer, Super Slide and Tuo Toss sets, all sold separately, for even more action-packed stunts. Includes one vehicle; additional vehicles sold separately. Not for use with some Hot Wheels vehicles. Requires two "D" batteries, not included. Measures 90"L x 16"W x 18"W.

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Broke within 24 hours, November 3, 2008

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John Thomas (Pennsylvania, USA) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:1.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Mattel Hot Wheels Power Loop Stunt Zone (Toy)

My 4 yr old son got this for his birthday. It was easy to set up, and he loved playing with it. Unfortunately, it was broken within 24 hours - after about 2 hours of play time. It was not abused, and the only car that was used was the one that came with the package. Save your money and get only the un-motorized Hot Wheels sets.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great when you have other Hot Wheels track sets, December 4, 2008

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K.Grayem - See all my reviews

= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Mattel Hot Wheels Power Loop Stunt Zone (Toy)

My son bought this with his birthday money this year. He was given the Deluxe Dropshot Tower as a birthday present and wanted to expand his city. He is 7 and I'm glad he's found something he's interested besides Star Wars and Video Games.

I really recommend buying at least one other set with this so you can connect tracks together. I don't mind buying the other sets because my son gets creative in how they all connect.

It hasn't broken yet for us and it's been a few months. Definately buy at least one other track set if you buy this one. Check out the new Dinosaur Trick Track sets, too.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars We totally love this toy, January 25, 2009

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Brooklyn Mom (Brooklyn, New York) - See all my reviews

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Mattel Hot Wheels Power Loop Stunt Zone (Toy)

We got this for my 3-year-old for Christmas and he, my 6-year-old, and my husband and I have had a great time playing with it...I think we've played with it every day for a month now. It's held up great. We mix around the cars we use, and set up the track along with pieces of other toys...we find endless variations for it!